Kroonstad Crime Statistics

Kroonstad, Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F6/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,666

-13% vs 2024

Crime Rate

9,147

per 100k

Safety Score

6/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

24,282

Crime Breakdown — Kroonstad (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	477	28.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	217	13.0%
Common assault	contact	216	13.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	180	10.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	179	10.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	153	9.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	117	7.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	87	5.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	84	5.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	79	4.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	77	4.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	77	4.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	76	4.6%
Common robbery	contact	61	3.7%
Stock Theft	property	51	3.1%
Rape	contact	24	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	12	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.4%
Murder	contact	5	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Kroonstad Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kroonstad Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kroonstad Safe?

No, Kroonstad has high crime levels.

Kroonstad scores 6/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kroonstad is 9,147 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kroonstad, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+198%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-13%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

29% of all crime

Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

19/21

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kroonstad

In 2025, Kroonstad recorded 1,666 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kroonstad is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 477 reported cases (28.6% of all crime in Kroonstad), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 217 cases (13.0%) and Common assault at 216 cases (13.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kroonstad has decreased by 13%, a positive sign for the Kroonstad community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kroonstad?

The most reported crimes in Kroonstad are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (477 cases), Drug-Related Crime (217 cases), Common assault (216 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kroonstad compare to other areas in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)?

Kroonstad has a crime rate of 9,147 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Heuningspruit is safer with a rate of 152 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Heuningspruit	24,282	28	152	A (97)
Cornelia	24,282	85	465	A (86)
Edenville	24,282	132	725	A (80)
Viljoensdrif	24,282	134	737	B (79)
Oranjeville	24,282	177	972	B (73)
Steynsrus	24,282	179	984	B (73)
Vierfontein	24,282	187	1,025	B (72)
Tweeling	24,282	200	1,100	B (70)
Villiers	24,282	314	1,726	C (57)
Vredefort	24,282	316	1,734	C (56)